Old Belarusian History Museum

The Old Belarusian History Museum is a cultural institution in Minsk housing objects from different periods of the country's past. The collection includes archaeological finds, artworks, everyday objects, and traditional crafts organized across various sections of the building.

The institution was founded in 1977 to preserve and study the artistic heritage of Belarus. Its collections were built through ethnographic expeditions across different regions of the country.

The museum displays religious artworks and handcrafted items that document the artistic traditions of Belarusian people across several centuries. The icons and ceramics shown here reflect the influence of different cultures that shaped the region.

Exhibits are organized by theme such as archaeology, art, and folk traditions, making it easy to visit sections according to your interests. Certain display areas are dedicated to objects collected after the nuclear incident.

The collection holds over a thousand examples of folk weaving and traditional straw objects that show regional handicraft techniques from across the country. These craft pieces are often overlooked despite offering important insight into everyday skills.